Battles in "Al-Juba" and the Houthi militia are approaching the Murad mountain line in Marib

English - Wednesday 20 October 2021 الساعة 06:28 pm
Marib, NewsYemen, Private:

 Violent battles are taking place between government forces and tribesmen on the one hand, and the Houthi militia on the other, south of Marib Governorate, eastern Yemen.

Tribal sources told NewsYemen that the Houthi militia took control of new sites in the Juba district, south of Marib, after violent battles.

The sources pointed out that the Houthis were able to advance and control the village of "Naga" and approach the Murad mountain line, while there were dead and wounded on both sides during the battles.


It pointed to a wave of displacement of people, with the intensification of fighting in the Al-Juba district.

Meanwhile, the army and tribes forces regained control of positions on the "Ma'la" front, after violent confrontations with the Houthis.

On Tuesday evening, Arab coalition fighters launched air strikes, targeting Houthi gatherings and sites in the Al-Abdiya and Al-Juba districts, inflicting severe losses on fighters and equipment, according to tribal sources.